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- 11611: Humor in Wonderland
- ... distrusted in the nineteenth century and Alice in Wonderland was no exception. Many people have pondered whether their children would be able to distinguish the fictitious would of Wonderland from the reality of the real world (Avery 321). Alice in Wonderland has proven that fiction and reality can be separated and has become a renowned piece of literature not only loved by children but also by adults. The fiction incorporated in ... persons more than a mile high must leave the court"(Carroll 93). The end of the trial becomes as humorous as the beginning when the queen states "Sentence first--verdict afterwards"(Carroll 96). The imaginary world of Wonderland shows a great animation of animals, the thoughts of a young child, and how the worlds are opposite; these are all incorporated into a very humorous Alice in Wonderland. The fiction in this ...
- 11612: Interpretation Of The Human Body
- ... and era presents very distinct characteristics. Through time and experimentation, we have expressed our views of the human body clearly with our art. Egyptians were the first people to make a large impact on the world of art. Egyptians needed art for their religious beliefs more than decoration or self-gratification. The most important aspect of Egyptian life is the ka, the part of the human spirit that lives on after ... paintings use a lot of color to create very natural, unaffected scenes. It seems that we come upon these landscapes almost by accident. They depict ideal settings that are unscathed by the injustices of the world. In my opinion, the beauty of these works is unsurpassed by any other art. Through the ages each culture had its own interpretation of what the human body means. I have briefly explained a few ...
- 11613: Computer Piracy
- ... they can use it for individual purposes only. Then you log on to the internet and see that your new creation is being downloaded by hundreds, even thousands of web surfers. Welcome to the illegal world of computer/software piracy. Computer/Software piracy hurts all businesses, consumers, innovation and those who have jobs. Piracy is an $11.4 billion dollar industry. That is 40% worldwide. Piracy is a serious crime and ... programs can be attained with out any problems or hassle. Software piracy is a fact of life. It is a crime that occurs at every second of the day and in every country in the world. By ignoring copyright law, intellectual property is being misused. By ignoring the problem it can only get worse. The two greatest ways to defeat software piracy is by education and prosecution.
- 11614: The Scarlet Letter: Hester's Alienation
- ... the edge of the town, and socially, as she this chapter Hawthorne presents the most profoundly destructive aspect of her estrangement in her psychological condition. Hester, deemed a social pariah, is left alone in the world, with only her thoughts to keep her company. In her present condition it becomes apparent that her outlook on life has changed for the worst. Hester's life becomes a pitiful mess as she feels ... her home, but she conjures up images to torment her soul. She is bound by no earthly bonds, but by the manacles in her mind. The poor girl is left without a friend in the world and her trust in humans falters and becomes tainted. Her self confidence is a shattered mess as well. Because of her psychological alienation Hester's outlook on life has become a murky pit with no ...
- 11615: 1984 Short Essay On Freedom
- ... Ministry of Truth, rewrites history without complaint. Records are changed to better suit the present. People are so naive that they would believe anything the government says. For example, one day they can be at war with Eurasia, and the next minute they are at war with Eastasia. The people of Oceania, are not living with any human rights. Without freedom, they are no better then a caged animal. There are just puppets that the government controls. Everyone should be entitled ...
- 11616: Bipolar Affective Disorder
- ... diagnose the patient as delusional or another mood disorder. These pessimistic views lead them to the feeling of depression. This is related to learned helplessness in that the patient sees nothing better than a depressing world. There are many ways to treat a bipolar patient, but some are more widely used and recognized by the psychology community. The first question is whether a patient’s disorder is severe enough to warrant ... 78% of patients treated with ECT, compared to 62% of patients treated only with lithium and 37% of patients who received neither, ECT or lithium (Black et al., 1987). Bipolar disorder affects many people the world over and is somewhat dangerous and unpredictable. Despite its toll on society it can be controlled and people can lead normal lives with the help of drugs and therapy.
- 11617: Costly Mistake
- ... people arrived we started to play cards and talk about the hard week of work, glad to have finally gotten to the weekend. No one in the room seemed to have a care in the world at that point in time, everything was laid back no pressures of the real world, no thought of work or school. The night had started to early I was feeling the effects of the alcohol coming over me like a sickness. Still I proceeded to push the limits to prove ...
- 11618: The Good Earth: Success in Wang Lung's Life
- ... third thing to go wrong was when he had moved into the house of Hwang. This was when his uncle's son returned to the city with his fellow troops who were fighting in the war. This caused a major disruption in Wang Lung's courts and many things got destroyed. This also caused a second very bad thing to happen. This was that his youngest son, after hearing the stories from all of the soldiers, then hand an argument with Wang Lung, and ended up running away to join the war. Probably, the worst thing to happen to Wang Lung was the purchase of Lotus. He thought at first that he would be able to satisfy his thirst for her after buying her, but this was ...
- 11619: Determinism In Quicksand
- ... of this movement. These include a biological determinism, where man is conceived of as controlled by his primitive animal instincts and a sociological determinism, whereby the weak are destroyed and the strong survive in a world of struggle and chance. Helga Crane, Larsen’s protagonist in Quicksand, illustrates the elements of both biological and sociological determinism in her inability to suppress her natural animal instinct to flee uncomfortable situations, and to ... and powerful people, awareness” (45). However, Helga is impressed with Audrey Denney who “goes about with white people” (60). The fact that Helga admires Audrey’s indifference proves that she is fascinated by the white world that she has forsaken. Helga finds it useless to tell Anne that “what she felt for the beautiful, calm, cool girl who had the assurance, the courage, so placidly to ignore racial barriers and give ...
- 11620: 1984 Orwell
- ... you marry, etc. is trying to warn the reader against letting any government get this powerful. He tells the reader this through Winston, "the last (thinking) man in Europe." Another motto of the Party is War is Peace. To make the people believe this, the government must be in continuous warfare, and this is also to keep the economy strong. Finally the third party slogan is Freedom is Slavery. The government ... government. People are petrified over what will happen, even if they just write something. Orwell is warning the reader if he does not watch out, government and technology could take over. Oceania is suffering from war, loss of privacy, ignorance, and no freedom. The government decides everything for them. If they do not comply with government rules, they are arrested and tortured until they believe and comply. This is what happens ...
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